Conclusion

♤ Expression through the Internet has gained contemporary relevance and is one of the major means of information diffusion. Before completing blocking the Internet, it is essential to conduct a proportionality and necessity test. It is crucial to consider whether the same objective can be achieved by a less intrusive and more effective solution such as deployment of the police force and running advisories on media.

♤ At the same time, in the interest of transparency, government should document the reasons, time, alternatives considered, decision-making authorities and the rules under which the shutdowns were imposed and release the documents for public scrutiny.